Holy check, check this thread out- more stuff APS has not disclosed:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1111892.page

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Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this incident does not concern you or your child.

I think it's very important for the public to know what happens in PUBLIC schools.

You don't have a right to know anything that takes place in a PUBLIC school unless it involves YOUR CHILD. Otherwise, it's none of your business. Chillax.

I truly hate to upset you, but you are incorrect. Other parents and community members have the right to know if there's been an event that involved the police.

The police were not on site at the school, they were on site at the park. Do you think the community should be alerted every time a police officers dispatch somewhere? Do you know how much time of your day that would take for you to read all the reports? Get real.

I would encourage these parents to spend a good amount of time volunteering at a school to see what really goes on.

I was referring to events that take place at a school and/or require a lockdown, etc.

DP. Since this incident was none of those things, presumably you are satisfied with the information that has been released.

PP here. I can see from the message that was released to parents yesterday that the school system's administrators now realize that they need to be doing what other well run school systems have been doing for years as regards communication. Good to know!

This message was sent to all parents yesterday:

Dear APS Families,

I have been reflecting on our communication following recent incidents and working with our staff on ways we can ensure it is as informative and reassuring as possible. We will be making changes moving forward.

Our goal is to inform families about what is happening at school as quickly as we can, and ensure they have accurate information about what is happening at school, including the steps being taken to protect the health and safety of students.

If there is a police presence at school, or any threat to safety, we will alert the school community affected as soon as possible. Moving forward, all messages regarding school safety will include the nature of the threat in as much detail as we are able. In evaluating some of the recent communications, there were instances that did not include this information, so we need to ensure this happens consistently.

There are three instances when we cannot share detailed information:

In a medical emergency, we notify families that there is an ambulance at the school due to a medical emergency, to provide reassurance that there is not a broader threat. We cannot share any further information with the school community as part of our legal obligation to maintain student’s private medical information.
When a school receives a threat of violence under active police investigation, we work closely with ACPD to ensure we do not jeopardize their investigation by releasing confidential or inaccurate information ahead of the police report. Once the investigation is complete and the report has been posted, we share it with our families.
Regarding student discipline, our goal is to assure families that appropriate disciplinary action has been taken to prevent further harm or danger. In most cases, we cannot provide specific information about disciplinary action related to individuals involved in making threats or other unsafe behaviors, due to student privacy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this incident does not concern you or your child.

I think it's very important for the public to know what happens in PUBLIC schools.

You don't have a right to know anything that takes place in a PUBLIC school unless it involves YOUR CHILD. Otherwise, it's none of your business. Chillax.

I truly hate to upset you, but you are incorrect. Other parents and community members have the right to know if there's been an event that involved the police.

The police were not on site at the school, they were on site at the park. Do you think the community should be alerted every time a police officers dispatch somewhere? Do you know how much time of your day that would take for you to read all the reports? Get real.

I would encourage these parents to spend a good amount of time volunteering at a school to see what really goes on.

I was referring to events that take place at a school and/or require a lockdown, etc.

DP. Since this incident was none of those things, presumably you are satisfied with the information that has been released.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this incident does not concern you or your child.

I think it's very important for the public to know what happens in PUBLIC schools.

You don't have a right to know anything that takes place in a PUBLIC school unless it involves YOUR CHILD. Otherwise, it's none of your business. Chillax.

I truly hate to upset you, but you are incorrect. Other parents and community members have the right to know if there's been an event that involved the police.

The police were not on site at the school, they were on site at the park. Do you think the community should be alerted every time a police officers dispatch somewhere? Do you know how much time of your day that would take for you to read all the reports? Get real.

I would encourage these parents to spend a good amount of time volunteering at a school to see what really goes on.

I was referring to events that take place at a school and/or require a lockdown, etc.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this incident does not concern you or your child.

I think it's very important for the public to know what happens in PUBLIC schools.

You don't have a right to know anything that takes place in a PUBLIC school unless it involves YOUR CHILD. Otherwise, it's none of your business. Chillax.

I truly hate to upset you, but you are incorrect. Other parents and community members have the right to know if there's been an event that involved the police.

Here ya go:
https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/Crime-Report-February-8-2023

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